‘I am not progressive or conservative — I am simply Park Jin-young,’ says co-chair of presidential committee on popular culture
When President Lee Jae Myung named Park Jin-young, the founding father of Okay-pop powerhouse JYP Leisure, a co-chair of a presidential committee on popular culture in September, some expressed concern that the ministerial-level put up might blur the road between company pursuits and public coverage, whereas others questioned his political neutrality, sparking debate about celeb affect in public roles.
Nonetheless, Park, additionally a profitable solo artist, mentioned he accepted the put up so as to contribute to the expansion of the Okay-pop trade, noting that there are limits to what could be achieved by the non-public sector.
Showing on the MBC selection present “Radio Star” on Wednesday, Park mentioned that he was initially provided a full-time function however turned it down a number of occasions over three months, as he did not need to put his leisure profession on maintain. Nonetheless, after repeated persuasion from Kang Hoon-sik, the presidential chief of workers, he agreed to tackle the function in a part-time capability as a co-chair.
The Presidential Committee on Widespread Tradition Alternate was launched final month, aiming to advertise exchanges and foster the sector as a globally aggressive trade amid rising worldwide curiosity in Korean music, dramas and video games, in response to the presidential workplace. Park, who has spearheaded Okay-pop’s entry into international markets, leads the committee along with Tradition Minister Chae Hwi-young.
The committee aligns with Lee’s Okay-initiative, a central pillar of the president’s nationwide imaginative and prescient, pledged throughout his marketing campaign, aimed toward making South Korea a number one international cultural powerhouse.
Park additionally shared his views on politics, saying that he holds a balanced and impartial political stance and does not “totally align with both the progressive or conservative aspect.”
“In a capitalist society, the federal government wants progressive insurance policies to guard abnormal individuals as a result of the system naturally advantages the wealthy. But when the federal government overdoes it, corporations and traders may depart the nation, which is why conservative insurance policies are additionally essential,” Park defined.
“I am not progressive or conservative — I am simply Park Jin-young,” he added.
Extra lately, the 53-year-old musician got here into the highlight when it was reported that China might carry its unofficial ban on Korean cultural productions following a dialog between President Lee, Chinese language President Xi Jinping and Park throughout a banquet held on Nov. 1.
Nonetheless, the committee shortly denied the stories, stating that the dialog between Xi and Park was “merely a well mannered, formal greeting at an official occasion” and that the trade shouldn’t be misinterpreted.
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